Life Cycle
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Oviparous (Ref. 205). Breed in streams and ponds with rapid flow, on sand and gravel, or in weedy places (Ref. 205). One female may mate with several males (Ref. 205).
Trophic Strategy
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Inhabits ponds and backwaters of small to large rivers. Also lives in impoundments and lakes.
- Recorder
- Auda Kareen Ortañez
Biology
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Inhabits ponds and backwaters of small to large rivers. Also lives in impoundments and lakes. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Feeds on Asiatic clam, algae, diatoms and crustaceans (Ref. 10294).
Importance
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fisheries: minor commercial; aquaculture: commercial; gamefish: yes
